What is Cloud ERP Software?

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Cloud ERP is enterprise resource planning software hosted on a vendor's cloud platform and accessed through a web browser or supported app to manage shared business records and connected workflows.

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  • Vendors typically manage the hosting infrastructure and software release process.
  • Security, backups, maintenance, and customer responsibilities depend on the provider agreement and configuration.

Cloud ERP vs On-Premise

Compare typical responsibility models; actual cost, timing, and coverage depend on scope and provider terms.

Cloud ERP and on-premise responsibility comparison
Feature Cloud ERP On-Premise
Initial Setup Subscription and onboarding Infrastructure and implementation
Ongoing Cost Plan, usage, and services Infrastructure, licenses, and staffing
Deployment Depends on scope and migration Depends on infrastructure and migration
Maintenance Provider-managed by agreement Internal or partner-managed
Updates Provider release process Organization-scheduled
Remote Access Browser or supported app Configured remote access
Disaster Recovery Provider plan and configuration Organization plan and configuration
Scalability Plan and provider limits Capacity and hardware planning

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